Jimmy Fund patient Kyle Koster of Reading joins the Bruins’ equipment staff for a day in Detroit

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Dec 14, 2017 at 4:48 PMDec 14, 2017 at 4:48 PM

Kyle Koster, age 9, and his mother, Melissa Koster, of Reading, had the experience of a lifetime when they traveled with the Bruins on the team charter to Detroit Dec. 12.

When they arrived in Detroit, Brandon Carlo, Zdeno Chara, and Jake DeBrusk took the Kosters out to dinner. The following day, Kyle assisted the Bruins equipment managers prior to and during the Bruins morning skate at Little Ceasers Arena. He was taught how to sharpen skates, and helped hand out the players’ gloves, while hanging out with the team in the locker room, among many other things.

Kyle and his mom then enjoyed watching the Bruins beat the Red Wings in overtime from their seats, before traveling back with the team Wednesday night, Dec. 13.

Kyle is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia at the Jimmy Fund.